The Aegis of My Soul: A Lover’s Ode

Amidst the swirling storm where wild winds blow,
Thou standest firm, a crag against the tide;
A marble strength that sets my spirit glow,
My shelter where no shadows dare abide.
Thy soul is cast in bronze, yet soft to touch,
A silent tower loved by me so much.

Beneath the mighty oak, I find my rest,
A sanctuary built of love and might;
No sword is drawn, but on thy noble breast,
I find my shield against the chilling night.
Within the fortress of thy strong embrace,
I find my home, my safe and sacred place.

Thou art the anchor in my drifting sea,
The steadfast lighthouse on a rugged shore;
My weary heart finds quiet peace in thee,
Safe from the gale and from the ocean’s roar.
Upon thy chest, where rhythmic drumbeats start,
I hear the timeless music of thy heart.

Accept this rhyme, my guardian and my guide,
Who turns the winter rain to golden light;
With thee, my love, I ever shall reside,
My sun by day, my guiding star by night.

In the grand tradition of the Romantics, this poem explores the sublime nature of protective love. It posits that true strength is not found in aggression, but in the capacity to provide sanctuary. Just as the lighthouse serves the ship, the partner serves the soul—a constant, unwavering presence in the unpredictable voyage of life.
Écrit par Jack G. de poemopedia.com

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